![]() Then you enter the gate with a big Trail of Lights sign at the top and a long, rainbow tunnel! It’s a great way to kick off the trail. Once you walk down to the entrance gates and bag check, there’s an area with an “H-E-B Cafe,” for the Texas grocery chain and main sponsor of the event, an info desk, and small performance stage. panini truck a poorly-lit panini The Zilker Park Tree stands as a beacon to the Trail of LightsĮntrance Tunnel, Candy Cane Lane, & Candyland Tunnel There are also plenty of portapotties near the Zilker Tree and in all the villages, so no worries about facilities when you need them. Don’t worry if you miss the first one, there are several. Kettle corn/corn dogs spots are pretty ubiquitous, as are hot cocoa & s’mores-making spots. I also noted a super cute pancake truck selling whiskey-glazed cinnamon rolls, one with ice cream, and another selling kettle corn and corn dogs. (Plus, there are some picnic tables nearby.) I ended up eating a panini with melted brie, honey, pistachios, arugula, and prosciutto, which was really amazing. And there are a few food trucks nearby if you want to eat before you start the official trail. Standing under the Zilker Tree seems to induce spontaneous spinning, especially in children, so make sure to step in under the lights. And groups stop and pose for photos all along the way, so be extra aware of photo lines and in the tunnels. There are five light tunnels along the trail, and several purposeful photo-op spots, like a lighted frame or a Texas flag. Cowboy Santa and Rudolph the jackalope?Īnd while there are plenty of lights, they mostly seem to serve as a backdrop in the trees. I do not know why Maddie’s Tex-Mex created a jackalope with a light-up red nose, wearing a Christmas wreath, and ridden by a cowboy with a serape and a bag of toys, but I am here for it. More were 3-D figures, and some were really clever. Many, many of them were Disney/cartoon related. But instead, there are several scenes along the path, each sponsored by this or that company. Overall, I was expecting more lights and fewer…dioramas? I had thought the focus would be on the Christmas lights. I ended up parking at Park Hills Baptist Church for $10 and walking almost a mile into Zilker Park. ![]() And even if you park farther away, be prepared to pay at least something. The weeknight I went was free, as are most weeknights (though it is closed on Mondays.) And even on the weekends, it’s only $5, or $7 if you take a shuttle. This display is celebrating its 27th year. Located just a few quick turns off I-95, you’ll find dazzling wreaths, decked-out trees, and lots of figurines, like Santa, teddy bears, and even Winnie the Pooh.The good news is that it’s not expensive, in and of itself. ![]() This video has a preview of what you’ll find. Owner Roy Aletti has been decking out his house for more than 40 years. Looking for a little Christmas nostalgia? This long-running display in Harrison has lots of antique pieces. 6-but be sure to keep the driveways clear and the noise down. ![]() (While they typically kick off the display right after Thanksgiving, they expect to be delayed until December 3 this year, so be sure to follow their social media posts to stay in the know!) Pull over to listen and watch the show, which runs from 4:30pm-9pm through Jan. The Staples family is again decking its house for the holidays with lots of lights, snowflakes, and more. Turn your car radio to 90.5 FM to check out the awesome synced-to-music display, and be sure to go to the Facebook page, where the family shares lots of fun content. The Staples family in Ossining is again decking out its house for the holidays. ![]()
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